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Record Number of Reveals Expected at L.A. Auto Showhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/08/record-number-of-reveals-expected-at-l-a-auto-show.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/08/record-number-of-reveals-expected-at-l-a-auto-show.html#commentsFri, 08 Aug 2014 16:24:13 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=253118Record Number of Reveals Expected at L.A. Auto ShowLike it or now summer is rapidly winding down. Before long students will be heading back to school and auto-show season will begin once again. Getting ready for the fall, a record number of global vehicles are expected to debut at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. Press days for the event run from November... more]]>

Like it or now summer is rapidly winding down. Before long students will be heading back to school and auto-show season will begin once again. Getting ready for the fall, a record number of global vehicles are expected to debut at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show.

Press days for the event run from November 18 to the 20, which is just a couple months away. Twenty-five global premieres are expected from 13 different car companies including Acura, Chrysler, General Motors, Scion and Volvo to name just a handful. Beyond these verified reveals several other manufacturers have yet to confirm their plans.

The models on display promise to span the length and breadth of this industry, from flagship SUVs and high-end sedans to fuel-sipping models and zero-emissions vehicles.

Beyond the auto show proper there’s also the Connected Car Expo, which runs in conjunction with press days. This event focuses on the latest trends in mobility and connectivity. Companies including Garmin, Continental and Verizon will participate.

Check AutoGuide.com regularly this November for our exhaustive, up-to-the-minute coverage of the L.A. Auto Show. Go ahead, bookmark it in your browser, and while you’re at it put a note on your calendar so you don’t forget.

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/08/record-number-of-reveals-expected-at-l-a-auto-show.html/feed2more]]>Chrysler Museum Opening to Public for Charityhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/06/walter-p-chrysler-museum-opening-charity-car-show.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/06/walter-p-chrysler-museum-opening-charity-car-show.html#commentsMon, 02 Jun 2014 22:32:26 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=246345Chrysler Museum Opening to Public for CharityThe Walter P. Chrysler Museum will once again open its doors to the public. Those attending the 25th annual Chrysler Employee Motorsport Association (CEMA) Charity Car Show will be able to visit the WPC Museum free of charge, although it will be accepting donations for the show’s two benefiting charities. This year’s CEMA Charity Car... more]]>

The Walter P. Chrysler Museum will once again open its doors to the public.

Those attending the 25th annual Chrysler Employee Motorsport Association (CEMA) Charity Car Show will be able to visit the WPC Museum free of charge, although it will be accepting donations for the show’s two benefiting charities. This year’s CEMA Charity Car Show will take place on Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Detroit.

This year’s event will focus on two very special milestones: the 100th anniversary of Dodge and the 50th anniversary of the 426 HEMI engine. Charities benefiting from this year’s CEMA car show are Leader Dogs for the Blind and Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers.

GALLERY: Walter P. Chrysler Museum

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/06/walter-p-chrysler-museum-opening-charity-car-show.html/feed0more]]>2015 Hyundai Genesis Video, First Lookhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/2015-hyundai-genesis-video-first-look.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/2015-hyundai-genesis-video-first-look.html#commentsSun, 19 Jan 2014 20:32:45 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=2303422015 Hyundai Genesis Video, First LookHyundai’s new mid-size luxury sedan will arrive in showrooms later this year and the biggest news is that the South Korean brand will now offer both rear- and all-wheel drive models. The 2015 Genesis debuts Hyundai’s new design language, which will soon spread to other models. The car uses the same engines as before, but... more]]>

Hyundai’s new mid-size luxury sedan will arrive in showrooms later this year and the biggest news is that the South Korean brand will now offer both rear- and all-wheel drive models.

The 2015 Genesis debuts Hyundai’s new design language, which will soon spread to other models. The car uses the same engines as before, but with slightly less horsepower and what is supposed to be a broader torque curve for more accessible power.

The 3.8-liter V6 makes 311 hp and is the only engine Hyundai will offer U.S. customers with all-wheel drive capability. The 420-hp 5.0-liter V8 model is also being offered, but only as a rear-driver there. However, Hyundai will market all-wheel drive variants of both the V6 and V8 models north of the border in Canada.

An eight-speed automatic is the only transmission option. Other changes include a revised and simplified cabin with higher quality materials. The base price will be under $40,000, but Hyundai didn’t offer more details during the car’s debut in Detroit.

GALLERY: 2015 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Live Photos

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/2015-hyundai-genesis-video-first-look.html/feed0more]]>2015 Mercedes-Benz S600 Video, First Lookhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/2015-mercedes-benz-s600-video-first-look.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/2015-mercedes-benz-s600-video-first-look.html#commentsSun, 19 Jan 2014 20:02:00 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=2303382015 Mercedes-Benz S600 Video, First LookMercedes debuted its new S600 in Detroit powered by a turbocharged 6.0-liter V12. The car is a step above the S550 that debuted for the 2014 model year and ushers in a list of technological improvements to the product line. It features a head-up display, heated windshield and touch pad that can control the car’s... more]]>

Mercedes debuted its new S600 in Detroit powered by a turbocharged 6.0-liter V12.

The car is a step above the S550 that debuted for the 2014 model year and ushers in a list of technological improvements to the product line. It features a head-up display, heated windshield and touch pad that can control the car’s infotainment system. Controls are meant to mimic modern smart phones.

The boosted 12-cylinder powerplant makes 523 hp and 612 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes is also packaging its Collision Prevention Assist Plus autonomous braking system with the S600. It is able to apply the brakes without driver input at up to 124 mph and can bring the car to a complete stop at up to 50 mph.

Dealers will begin offering the S600 this spring. Pricing hasn’t been announced yet.

GALLERY: 2015 Mercedes-Benz S600

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/2015-mercedes-benz-s600-video-first-look.html/feed0more]]>2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG Video, First Lookhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/2015-mercedes-benz-gla45-amg-video-first-look.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/2015-mercedes-benz-gla45-amg-video-first-look.html#commentsFri, 17 Jan 2014 15:50:31 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=2301712015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG Video, First LookThis might be the hottest hatchback on the market when it arrives later this year at your local Mercedes dealer. Sure, the brand calls it an SUV, but beside the CLA45 AMG it looks more like a Little Giant beside a normal step ladder. It’s a little tougher, the ground clearance is better and its useful for... more]]>

This might be the hottest hatchback on the market when it arrives later this year at your local Mercedes dealer.

Sure, the brand calls it an SUV, but beside the CLA45 AMG it looks more like a Little Giant beside a normal step ladder. It’s a little tougher, the ground clearance is better and its useful for more tasks. It has many of the same fundamental pieces: a ridiculously powerful 2.0-liter turbo four that makes 355 hp, 4Matic all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual clutch transmission. It sits on Mercedes’ new front-wheel drive MFA platform. It will probably cost more than the CLA45 AMG that has all of those things with less weight and therefore a quicker 0-60 sprint time.

So why should you even acknowledge the GLA45? Two words: back seats. The CLA version technically has them too, but they’re better to look at than to use. Troy Verner will fit comfortably, but there’s a good chance you won’t. On the other hand, the GLA45 will run to 60 mph in a raucous 4.8 seconds – or so says Mercedes – and it can do so while carrying more average-sized adults than its four-door coupe cousin.

GALLERY: 2015 GLA45 AMG Live Photos

GALLERY: 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/2015-mercedes-benz-gla45-amg-video-first-look.html/feed0more]]>Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Video, First Lookhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/infiniti-q50-eau-rouge-video-first-look.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/infiniti-q50-eau-rouge-video-first-look.html#commentsFri, 17 Jan 2014 15:31:35 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=230168Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Video, First LookOpening the door to speculation, Infiniti unveiled its Q50 Eau Rouge concept during the Detroit Auto Show this week. Well, sort of. The brand didn’t bother covering the car, so it sat exposed until the second of two press preview days when the brand’s press conference was scheduled. That might have hurt some of its... more]]>

Opening the door to speculation, Infiniti unveiled its Q50 Eau Rouge concept during the Detroit Auto Show this week.

Well, sort of. The brand didn’t bother covering the car, so it sat exposed until the second of two press preview days when the brand’s press conference was scheduled. That might have hurt some of its hype, but the concept is nothing to scoff at. If the brand builds it, the angry-looking Q50 will have at least 500 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque.

That power will come from a mysterious engine with forced induction and a V cylinder configuration. It will probably come from one of Infiniti’s corporate partners, which hints at the possibility of a biturbo Mercedes-Benz V8 hiding under the car’s carbon fiber hood. By the way, that bonnet sits a bit higher than usual, which can be taken as yet another hint that there’s an eight cylinder lurking beneath the surface.

Here’s to hoping that Nissan’s recent run of news about plans to build several of its sports-oriented concepts will spread to Infiniti’s plans.

GALLERY: Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Concept

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/infiniti-q50-eau-rouge-video-first-look.html/feed2more]]>Kia GT4 Stinger Video, First Lookhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/kia-gt4-stinger-video-first-look.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/kia-gt4-stinger-video-first-look.html#commentsThu, 16 Jan 2014 13:18:00 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=230027Kia GT4 Stinger Video, First LookKia brought a heavily Audi-esque concept to this year’s Detroit Auto Show featuring a 2.0-liter turbo four banger powering the rear wheels. That mill makes 315 hp and directs those ponies through a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission. The Concept rides on a “custom chassis” that leaves the car with less length than a Forte sedan... more]]>

Kia brought a heavily Audi-esque concept to this year’s Detroit Auto Show featuring a 2.0-liter turbo four banger powering the rear wheels.

That mill makes 315 hp and directs those ponies through a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission. The Concept rides on a “custom chassis” that leaves the car with less length than a Forte sedan and wider than a Cadenza. Its face looks as if it were lifted and re-sized from an Audi R8 to Kia’s imaginary new toy. From the right angle, it looks like the rear quarter panels were puled straight from an A5 while the sloping butt seems reminiscent of an A7.

It’s a light little thing, too. Kia claims a curb weight of 2,874 lbs, which tips the scales hundreds lighter than the real-world Hyundai Genesis Coupe with a 2.0-liter turbo. But this concept isn’t based on Hyundai’s affordable sports coupe.

Gallery: Kia GT4 Stinger Live Photos

GALLERY: Kia GT4 Stinger Photos

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/kia-gt4-stinger-video-first-look.html/feed0more]]>Top 5 Race Cars of the 2014 Detroit Auto Showhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/top-5-race-cars-of-the-2014-detroit-auto-show.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/top-5-race-cars-of-the-2014-detroit-auto-show.html#commentsWed, 15 Jan 2014 14:02:46 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=229809Top 5 Race Cars of the 2014 Detroit Auto ShowA lot of brand new vehicles have been introduced this week at the North American International Auto Show, but a few racecars have slipped through the front entrance as well. SEE ALSO: 2014 Detroit Auto Show Preview Covering virtually all forms of motorsports, F1 cars, prototypes, GT racers and off-road cars were all present and... more]]>

A lot of brand new vehicles have been introduced this week at the North American International Auto Show, but a few racecars have slipped through the front entrance as well.

Covering virtually all forms of motorsports, F1 cars, prototypes, GT racers and off-road cars were all present and accounted for. Although some serious machines are in attendance in Detroit, the following five stand out as something a little extra special, whether it be they are all-new, completely crazy or both.

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/top-5-race-cars-of-the-2014-detroit-auto-show.html/feed7more]]>Top 10 Cars of the 2014 Detroit Auto Showhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/top-10-cars-2014-detroit-auto-show.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/top-10-cars-2014-detroit-auto-show.html#commentsTue, 14 Jan 2014 23:49:21 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=229696Top 10 Cars of the 2014 Detroit Auto Show If you had to pick a theme for the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, performance would be a pretty logical choice. What else would you suggest, bankruptcy? Yes, Detroit is coming close to overtaking Buffalo as the most depressing city in the U.S. But at least this year’s show is chock-full... more]]>

If you had to pick a theme for the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, performance would be a pretty logical choice. What else would you suggest, bankruptcy?

Yes, Detroit is coming close to overtaking Buffalo as the most depressing city in the U.S. But at least this year’s show is chock-full of exciting vehicles. From concepts to production cars, there certainly wasn’t a shortage of interesting metal.

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/top-10-cars-2014-detroit-auto-show.html/feed40more]]>Acura TLX GT to Race Against Porsches, Ferrarishttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/acura-tlx-gt-heads-pirelli-world-challenge-top-tier.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/acura-tlx-gt-heads-pirelli-world-challenge-top-tier.html#commentsTue, 14 Jan 2014 16:28:46 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=229635Acura TLX GT to Race Against Porsches, FerrarisAcura just unveiled its TLX GT race car at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, announcing that it will compete in the top GT category of the Pirelli World Challenge. The car uses a twin-turbocharged version of the V6 engine powering the new TLX sedan that the brand also just revealed here in Detroit. The engine, which... more]]>

Acura just unveiled its TLX GT race car at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, announcing that it will compete in the top GT category of the Pirelli World Challenge.

The car uses a twin-turbocharged version of the V6 engine powering the new TLX sedan that the brand also just revealed here in Detroit. The engine, which was tuned by HPD, will feed power to all four wheels.

By competing at the highest level in the series, Acura Motorsports partner RealTime Racing will be going head-to-head with an impressive list of opponents including the Audi R8 LMS, Lamborghini Gallardo, Mercedes SLS, Nissan GTR, Porsche 911 and Ferrari 458.

GALLERY: Acura TLX GT Race Car

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/acura-tlx-gt-heads-pirelli-world-challenge-top-tier.html/feed4more]]>2015 Hyundai Genesis is Literally a Breath of Fresh Airhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/2015-hyundai-genesis-is-literally-a-breath-of-fresh-air.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/2015-hyundai-genesis-is-literally-a-breath-of-fresh-air.html#commentsMon, 13 Jan 2014 21:30:09 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=2291482015 Hyundai Genesis is Literally a Breath of Fresh AirAiming to build on the success its luxury sedan already enjoys, Hyundai’s Genesis luxury sedan will graduate to a second generation for the 2015 model year. The South Korean company will still offer both a 3.8-liter V6 and a 5.0-liter V8 model, but there will be an all-wheel drive model for the second generation. All-wheel... more]]>

Aiming to build on the success its luxury sedan already enjoys, Hyundai’s Genesis luxury sedan will graduate to a second generation for the 2015 model year.

The South Korean company will still offer both a 3.8-liter V6 and a 5.0-liter V8 model, but there will be an all-wheel drive model for the second generation. All-wheel drive models are only available with the V6, which is downgraded 22 hp to 311, but gets a tiny bump in torque to 293 lb-ft.

Similarly, the V8 is slightly less powerful with 420 hp but at 383 lb-ft, makes more torque than it did before. In both cases, Hyundai says it has optimized the torque curve for more useable power.

But the big news is in how it looks. When it reaches dealers this spring, the 2015 Genesis will be the first to wear Hyundai’s new Fluidic 2.0 design language. Expect to see the same style cues spread across the Hyundai line with the Sonata next in line for a visual overhaul.

The eight-speed transmission carries over from the first generation with identical gearing ratios and while it still uses a five-link independent suspension setup, Hyundai says the rear components are new. In fact, the entire platform is new to accommodate the added all-wheel drive capability. Hyundai says the Genesis is significantly stiffer on its new platform with 16 percent improved torsional rigidity and 40 percent stiffer bending rigidity.

The all-wheel drive system uses an electronic torque split system to divide power between the front and rear wheels variably depending on which mode is selected. “Normal” mode is geared toward comfort, while “Sport” mode sends more torque to the rear wheels while an Eco mode helps save fuel. Hyundai is also offering a continuous damping control suspension in the V8 model.

Fresh safety and technology features also come in with the second generation including a head-up display, lane keep assistance and a cabin CO2 sensor. An automatic braking system will be able to fully stop the car between five and 50 mph. After the 50 mph mark, the car will only be able to apply partial braking. There is also radar-based blind spot monitoring for 2015. The system will warn drivers with indicators in the side-view mirrors as well as offering an audible alert if the car is moving into a lane with a detected object. There’s also a C02 sensor in the cabin that monitors oxygen levels to help drivers stay alert.

Aside from the new sheet metal, Hyundai also promises reduced NVH levels compared to the first generation. A quieter cabin isn’t the only interior improvement. Hyundai simplified its center stack, used higher grade seat upholstery and a new panoramic sunroof. The second generation of Hyundai’s Blue Link infotainment system also debuts in the Genesis with destination searches by Google, automatic emergency service notification after a crash and more.

Hyundai hasn’t offered detailed pricing for the car yet, but says that it will start below $40,000. The current rear-wheel drive V6 base model starts just over $36,000 including delivery, but it won’t be surprising to see Hyundai ratcheting the price closer to $39,000 given the new content.

GALLERY: 2015 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Live Photos

GALLERY: 2015 Hyundai Genesis Sedan

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/2015-hyundai-genesis-is-literally-a-breath-of-fresh-air.html/feed18more]]>Kia GT4 Stinger Concept Rides on Custom’ Chassis into Detroithttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/kia-gt4-stinger-concept-rides-custom-chassis-detroit.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/kia-gt4-stinger-concept-rides-custom-chassis-detroit.html#commentsMon, 13 Jan 2014 20:15:16 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=229133Kia GT4 Stinger Concept Rides on ‘Custom’ Chassis into DetroitThere isn’t much about Kia’s latest concept car that doesn’t suggest that the company is about to get serious about offering a sports car. Kia doesn’t currently offer a sports car, but the concept on display seems like an obvious sign that the South Korean brand is planning on changing that soon. The concept car... more]]>

There isn’t much about Kia’s latest concept car that doesn’t suggest that the company is about to get serious about offering a sports car.

Kia doesn’t currently offer a sports car, but the concept on display seems like an obvious sign that the South Korean brand is planning on changing that soon. The concept car uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder to send 315 hp to the rear wheels through a close-ratio six-speed manual and weighs 2,874 lbs, which is almost 490 lighter than the 2.0T Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

It may share an engine with the Hyundai sports coupe, but the similarities stop there. At just under 170 inches long, it’s roughly a foot shorter than the Hyundai product. The wheelbase is also 74.4 inches wide, which makes it wider than the brand’s full-size Cadenza sedan.

Kia put 20-inch wheels with staggered widths on the car measuring 235 millimeters in the front and 275 in the rear. Brembo brakes grip 15-inch rotors for stopping power.

But the most important aspect of the car is what you can’t see. The car is built on a custom chassis that uses an independent double wishbone suspension. That’s a difference setup than Hyundai uses with the Genesis Coupe, further emphasizing that Kia’s future performance plans could include more than a re-badged sports car borrowed from their Hyundai counterparts across the hall.

The company says there aren’t currently any plans to build the car, but that it “has a history of delivering production vehicles that bear a strong resemblance to the concept that preceded them, and the GT4 Stinger provides a possible and highly provocative glimpse into Kia’s future. ”